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Oil, War, and the Currency of Power: Why the Iran–Venezuela Theory Is Hard to Ignore 0
- Fireplace
- March 10, 2026
By Boo Kok Chuon The official language of war is always cleaner than the war itself. States speak of security, deterrence, peace, and stability. Markets, however, tend to speak more honestly. In the present Iran crisis, oil prices surged, Gulf shipping routes tightened, and Asian refiners began adjusting supply expectations. That reaction tells us something
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On Criticism, Kindness, and the Ethics of Words 0
- Fireplace, Library
- March 6, 2026
By Boo Kok Chuon A recent review of pianist Wang Congyu’s recital at Victoria Concert Hall in The Straits Times by pianist, Geoffrey Lim, prompted me to reflect on the broader ethics of criticism. In the arts, criticism is not merely inevitable, it is necessary. A vibrant cultural life depends on the willingness of writers,
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The $4 Million Interceptor and the Statement of Claim: Why Economics Wins Warfares and Lawfares 0
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- March 5, 2026
By Boo Kok Chuon Modern conflicts, whether in courtrooms or on battlefields, are increasingly decided not by force alone, but by economics. In commercial litigation, experienced practitioners quickly learn that the filing of a claim can trigger consequences far beyond the courtroom. A simple Statement of Claim lodged in the State Courts can immediately activate
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Beyond Headcount: Leveraging Enterprise Theory to Solve the 0.97 TFR Crisis 0
- Fireplace
- January 29, 2026
By Boo Kok Chuon The recent speech by Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow at the Institute of Policy Studies conference, he spoke candidly about Singapore’s demographic predicament: our fertility rate has fallen to what he described as an “abysmal” level. If left unchecked, the citizen core would shrink over time. Immigration was therefore framed not
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When Brothers Become Headlines: A Defamation Lens on the Property Lim Brothers’ Leaked Viral Videos 0
- Articles, Fireplace
- January 28, 2026
By Boo Kok Chuon In the recent news involving Melvin Lim and Grayce Tan of Property Lim Brothers, much attention has understandably been drawn to the corporate fallout, the resignations, and the firm’s subsequent public statements. Yet, as with many controversies involving public personalities, what appears most consequential at first glance is not always where
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The Women’s Charter: 65 Years of Gender Equality 0
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- January 26, 2026
By Boo Kok Chuon The National Gallery Singapore currently hosts an exhibition entitled “Laws of Our Land: Foundations of a New Nation” (“Exhibition”), showcasing three key laws that shaped modern Singapore. One of these laws is the Women’s Charter. The foundation of Singapore’s family law can be traced back to the inception of English law
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